Albert Lanier
Why Democrats Keep Winning In Hawaii
It goes all the way back to 1954, when the party won control of the Territorial Legislature.
Worrying About Voter Turnout Is A Waste Of Time
Rather than whine about the no-shows, the media should focus its attention on the people who do cast ballots.
Why A Constitutional Convention Is Unnecessary
The basic constitutional contours of Hawaii are already pretty well defined.
The Strange Case Of The Sea Nymph
Something’s fishy with the story the two women sailors have been telling.
The Propaganda Of Homelessness In Hawaii
The media and the government are guilty of perpetuating fantasies.
Why Hawaii Isn’t Taken Seriously As A State
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ recent dis of Hawaii as merely “an island in the Pacific” has roots in mainland perceptions.
Why One Journalist Decided 2017 Was The Year To Retire
The state of the news business and why I retired from journalism.
Why Republicans Always Fail In Hawaii
Republicans can’t聽field candidates in every legislative race and seem to offer up聽a number of disturbing people to vie for office.
A Gig Economy Veteran Marks 20 Years As A Freelancer
Working as a self-employed professional has become hip, but survival depends on how well they can make a deal.